Foundations of Training and Learning

Foundations of Training and Learning

1. Systematic approach

   • Assessment of training needs
   • Incorporation of principles of learning
   • Consideration of transfer of the training
   • Evaluation of training programs

2. Training

   • Systematic acquisition of skills, concepts, or attitudes that result in improved performance in another environment
     • Learning
       • Cognitive, skill-based & affective outcomes
   • Performance

3. Training Needs Analysis

   • 1) Organizational
   • 2) Task
     • Competencies
   • 3) Person
   • Identifies training objectives

4. Trainee characteristics

   • Readiness
   • Performance orientation
   • Mastery orientation
   • Motivation
   • Expectancy framework

5. Reinforcement theory (Skinner)

   • Positive R.

6. Cognitive & social learning theories

   • Behavioral modeling
   • Self-efficacy
   • Goal setting
   • Feedback

7. Practice & overlearning

   • Active practice
   • Overlearning: automaticity
   • Fidelity
     • Physical
     • Psychological

8. Whole learning & Part learning

9. Massed practice & distributed practice

10. Learning Org.

    • Emphasizing problem solving and innovation
    • Systems: enhance knowledge generation and sharing
    • Flexibility & experimentation
    • Value the well-being and development of all employees
    • Encouragement to find or make opportunities to learn from whatever situation